January-February 2018 VOLUME 36 ISSUE 2

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Tekakwitha Conference Evangelization for 79 Years 1939-2018 Opening the Cause of the Canonization Process for Nicholas Black Elk

Liturgy Red Cloud Church Pine Ridge, South Dakota October 21, 2017

Black Elk was born in 1863

Most Reverend Robert Gruss “all beings are my relatives” Signs Official Document to open the Cause

Photos: Herman Ray

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2 January-February 2018 TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE NATIONAL CENTER From The Desk of The Executive Director Dear Friends of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha,

A New Year with hope renewed, Jesus has been revealed to us in glory and has brought love to the land. People of every race and nation will be blessed. Jesus, the Word of God and son of Mary help us to live the gospel, transform our lives to follow you and to be of service to our brothers and sisters.

As we continue our spiritual journey in this new year, let us reflect on the teachings of Jesus known to us as the Beatitudes. “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when they insult you and persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you [falsely] because of me, rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in heaven. (Matt 5:1-11)

Together, let us live the ‘Joy of the Gospel’ as instruments of Comfort, Peace and Love to a suffering people and world.

May 2018 bring greater peace and harmony knowing that Jesus, the eternal Word is always with us and that Saint Kateri Tekakwitha continues to walk with her sisters and brothers.

Tekakwitha Conference Peace and joy of Christ be yours, Board of Directors 2017 - 2018

Regina (Gina) Shontz Most Rev. Charles Chaput Tuscarora Prairie Band Potawatomi Chair/President Episcopal Moderator Region 4 1st Term 2015-2018 Ex-Officio Member “Hope is being able to see

Reverend M. Henry Sands Gail Rando Ojibway/Ottawa/ that there is light despite Cherokee Potawatomi Vice Chair/Vice President Director: Black and Indian Mission Region 1-2nd Term 2015-2018 Ex-Officio Member all of the darkness” Catherine (Cathy) Vasquez Reverend Michael Carson Louisiana Choctaw Tohono O'odham Assistant Director of Native American Affairs Secretary USCCB Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church Desmond Tutu Region 6-1st Term 2015-2018 Ex-Officio Member

Pierre Solet We strive to: Choctaw/Houma Next board meeting † Reinforce Catholic identity Appointed term 2016-2018 † Affirm pride in our cultures and spiritual traditions Tekakwitha Conference March 16-17 † Promote healing through forgiveness and reconciliation Finance Council Alexandria, LA † Advocate for peace and justice in our Indigenous communities † Build stronger catechesis that is meaningful to Vision Statement Indigenous Catholic People The Tekakwitha Conference is the Voice, Presence and Identity of † Nurture the relationship between Indigenous people and the Indigenous Catholics of North America under the protection and Catholic Church inspiration of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. † Empower Catholic Indigenous People as leaders within our communities and Church Our Mission Statement We, as members of the Tekakwitha Conference inspired by Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, a young, Mohawk/Algonquin woman of the 17th century, TABLE OF CONTENTS renew our faith and reaffirm our baptismal call as followers of Jesus to proclaim the Good News. We pray with faith and hope for the continued Welcome, Letter, Board of Directors, Vision Statement…………. 1-2 intercession of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha in the lives of all Peoples. Prayer Intentions & Special Days…………………..…...... 3 Reminder & Kateri Circles………..……………………………. 4 Upcoming Events ……………………….…..……….….……….. 5-6 Kateri Circles & Regional Groups.………………………………. 7-9 2225 North Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 Donations…………………………………………………………. 10 Phone: (318) 483-3908 2018 Annual Tekakwitha Conference………………………...…...11-17 Fax: (318) 483-3909 Sponsorship, Kateri Circle Renewals & Invites………………….. 18 Toll Free: (844) 483-3900 Individual & Group Membership Forms………………...... 19-20 Gift Shop Items…………………………………………………… 21-23

VOLUME 36 NO 2 3 PRAYER INTENTIONS Prayer for Healing and Special Intentions Saint Kateri Prayer Bailey Sorrell: mental healing - WA

By: Harold Caldwell Mike Daigle: healing from eye surgery - LA Maura: problems with lower legs - MT O Saint Kateri, Lily of the Mohawks, Jay: problems with stomach - MT Your love for Jesus, so strong, so steadfast, Sacheen LittleFeather: chemo treatments - CA Fr. Kenneth Tietjen - IA pray that we may become like you. Shirley Howe: sister of Sharon Ward - DE Mark McPherson - AL Your short and painful life Terry: leukemia - MI showed us your strength and humility. Fr. Joseph Cassonova: cancer - LA Pray that we may become JoAnn Mullen - AL Sue McLaughlin: leukemia - DE Forever humble like you. Special Intentions 2018, 2019 & 2020 Planning Committees Like the bright and shining stars at night, Peace in the World we pray that your light All children in the world may forever shine down upon us, Justice for marginalized giving light, hope, peacefulness For the homeless, poor, sick, unemployed, elders For all trying to recover from natural disasters and serenity in our darkest moments. All struggling with cancer and all other health conditions For vocations to priesthood, religious life, diaconate Fill our hearts, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha For all leaders: religious, civil, national and international with your same love for Jesus Kateri Circle Members in Louisiana and pray that we may have the strength and courage Rest In Peace Father Robert Young, OFM to become one like you in Heaven. Keith Mitchell: first cousin of Sister Kateri - QC Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Bill Persinger: Journey with the Bear Kateri Circle member - DE

Saint Kateri Walk With Us May All Our Departed Tekakwitha Conference Members Kateri Circle Members and Family Members Who Have Returned to the Creator, Rest in Peace with Christ

Prayer for the Canonization of Nicholas Black Elk Prayer for the Beatification of the Servants of God Antonio Cuipa and Companions Grandfather! Great Spirit! O God, Father of all nations, you have summoned us Behold us, who stand before you, to announce the freedom of your children. We singing our song of thanksgiving thank you for calling your Servants Antonio Cuipa for your beloved servant, and his companions to proclaim the Catholic faith Nicholas Black Elk. Faithfully he during the birth of a new nation. walked the Sacred Red Road May their example of suffering and forgiveness give and generously witnessed the us the courage to bear witness to Christ in our own Good News of our Lord, Jesus time. We also pray that they be counted one day Christ among Native people. among your saints. Grandfather, we humbly ask you, to hear the prayers we plead Through the intercession of your Servants, grant us the through his intercession. We following grace which we ask from your loving ask Holy Mother Church to recognize his sanctity, by kindness: (here make your request) acknowledging his presence among the company of saints We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen. and as one to imitate in his zeal for the Gospel. Open our With ecclesiastical approval: hearts to also recognize the Risen Christ in other cultures X Gregory L. Parkes and peoples, to the glory and honor of God the Father. Bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee Mitakuye Oyasin (All my relatives) March 3. Saint Katharine Drexel, virgin January February 11. Daylight Savings Time Begins 1. Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 3. Presentation of the Lord 17. Saint Patrick, bishop New Year’s Day 5. Saint Agatha virgin, martyr 19. Saint Joseph, Husband of Mary 3. The Most Holy Name of Jesus 6. Saint Paul Miki & companions, martyr Solemnity 7. Epiphany of the Lord 13. Mardi Gras 20. First Day of Spring 9. Baptism of the Lord 14. Ash Wednesday 24. Annunciation Solemnity 15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 18. First Sunday of Lent 25. Palm Sunday 25. Conversion of Saint Paul, Apostle 19. Presidents’ Day 29-31. Triduum

4 January-February 2018 Our Kateri Circles in action CURRENT REGIONAL BOARD MEMBERSHIP Dear Conference Members, As you can see from page 2 of this edition of the Cross and Feathers, we now have four Regional Members of the Board. Regions 2, 3 and 5 have no representation at this time due to several factors. When you nominate or second the nomination for a Candidate from your Region, PLEASE follow the posted Guide- lines that are always printed in the Cross and Feathers in plenty of time prior to the Annual Tekakwitha Conference. For those who are nominated, PLEASE complete all preliminary steps before the Annual Conference so that you are in a position to share your Vision Statement at your Regional Meeting. The four current Members are able to carry on the business of the Conference, as needed, but every Region deserves to have representation. So, please, do your part to make that happen. Please look for more information on this topic in the future issues of the Cross and Feathers. Thank you! Your Board of Directors COME CELEBRATE WITH US: “JOURNEY WITH THE BEAR” INVITES YOU TO A NATIVE DINNER AND DANCE When: January 20, 2018, 6:00 P.M. Where: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hall Cost: $10.00 per person 13 and older Free for kids 12 and under

Special speaker: Natosha Norwood Carmine, Chief of the Nanticoke Indian Tribe of Delaware

Dances performed by: > Lenape > Aztec > Seneca > Munsee > Nanticoke

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CIRI’s Elder of the Year award recognizes a CIRI Elder who ELDER OF THE YEAR exemplifies the values and qualities important to CIRI shareholders and Alaska Native people. Born in a sod house in 1937 in Hooper Bay, Alaska, Gemma drove a dog sled and gathered ice for drinking and cooking. She was one of the first women to leave the village to attend the Mt. Edgecumbe nursing school in Sitka. Over her more than 20 years as a nurse Gemma fiercely advocated for children, with a particular focus on anti-bullying initiatives and access to medical care and services for all.

Married for 46 years to the late Kenneth Gaudio, Gemma has two daughters and four grandchildren. She still weaves the Hooper Bay-style grass baskets, practices a subsistence lifestyle and shares her Yup’ik culture, stories and wisdom with youth. Gemma Gaudio - Gemma is a faithful leader for the Aurora Lights Kateri Circle in Anchorage, Alaska Anchorage. Congratulations from all of us!

REMINDER: RENEW YOUR GROUP MEMBERSHIPS January 1 - December 31, 2018 Kateri Circle, Arch/Dioceses, Groups, and Organizations, see page 20 For Kateri Circle information go to www.tekconf.org and click on MEMBERSHIP for Adult Kateri Circles and Youth Kateri Circles.

Please Renew Individual Memberships, see page 19 July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018 Please remind your Family and Friends!

Look for the Board of Directors Nomination Form in our March-April 2018 Cross & Feathers

VOLUME 36 NO 2 5 Upcoming Events

6th Annual Native American Responsible Fatherhood Day June 16, 2018

Native American Responsible Fatherhood (NARF) Day is a special day to honor and celebrate the importance of fatherhood and the great contribution fathers bring to strengthening families and communities.

Rome, October 2018

15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops

Synod 2018 on Young People, The Faith, and Vocational Discernment Focus is on ages 16 - 29

The Footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Pilgrimage (Extension to Rome and Assisi) November 6 - 16, 2018 $2989 from New York Very low add-on fares from your departure city

ITINERARY Nov 6 – Depart USA Nov 7 – Arrive in Tel Aviv, transfer to Tiberias Nov 8 – Nazareth: Basilica of The Annunciation, the Grotto, the house and Church of St. Joseph Nov 9 – Mount of the Beatitudes, Jordan River, Galilee, and the Dead Sea Nov 10 – Jericho, Jerusalem Nov 11 – Visit the birthplace of St. John the Baptist. Visit the Manger and Grotto of the Nativity in Bethlehem. Nov 12 – Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, the abbey built on the site of the Last Supper, the Way of the Cross, the Tomb of Our Lord, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Nov 13 – Jerusalem, Rome Nov 14 – Rome for Papal Audience (optional excursion to Assisi) Nov 15 – Excursion to Assisi Nov 16 – Depart Rome for the USA Sepulchre, Jerusalem Gate PRICE INCLUDES: Round Trip air transportation from New York. Accommodations at centrally-located, first class hotels. Transfers, as per itinerary. All meals in Israel. Daily breakfasts and lunch or dinner, in Italy Assistance of local Catholic guide(s). St. Francis Sightseeing and admission fees, as per itinerary. Basilica Church of the Nativity, Luggage handling (1 piece per person) Assisi Way of the Cross

The Footsteps of Our Lord Jesus Pilgrimage November 6 - 16, 2018 To secure your reservation, cut along the dotted line and mail with a $300 deposit, to: Renaissance Group, 20897 Planetree Forest Court, Patomac Falls, VA 20165 Deadline: March 30, 2018 Register before January 31, 2018 you will get a $50 discount.

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The American Indian Catholic Outreach (AICO) for the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City opened the Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Spiritual Center of Oklahoma August 28 on the campus of Saint Gregory’s University in Shawnee. The Spiritual center is a ministry of the AICO. “The center is there as part of the new evangelization effort that Archbishop Coakley has instituted in the archdiocese,” said Deacon Roy, AICO coordinator. Deacon Roy Callison and his wife Susan are there not only to evangelize, but also to re-evangelize those who have drifted from the faith.

Future Conferences

July 17 - 21, 2019

Sharonville Convention Center in Sharonville, OH Located within the Archdiocese of Cincinnati

July 15 - 19, 2020

Raleigh Convention Center in Raleigh, NC Located within the Diocese of Raleigh

July 21 - 25, 2021

Las Cruces Convention Center in Las Cruces, NM Located within the Diocese of Las Cruces

July 2022 - Pending To all of our Tekakwitha Conference Members, Kateri Circles, Organizations, Arch/dioceses, we wish you all many blessings for good health and happiness in this New Year. Thank You for your continued support and prayers.

VOLUME 36 NO 2 7 OUR SIX REGIONS

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Regional Groups

Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Connecticut Iowa Kansas Alabama Alaska Arizona Delaware Illinois Minnesota Arkansas California Colorado District of Columbia Indiana Montana Louisiana Hawaii New Mexico Florida Kentucky Nebraska Mississippi Idaho Utah Georgia Maine Michigan North Dakota Oklahoma Nevada Mexico Maryland Missouri South Dakota Tennessee Oregon Massachusetts Ohio Wyoming Texas Washington New Hampshire Wisconsin Alberta British Columbia New Jersey Manitoba Yukon New York Saskatchewan Northwest North Carolina Territories Pennsylvania Inuvik Rhode Island South Carolina Vermont Virginia West Virginia Canadian Maritime Provinces Please note the region you are located in. Quebec Ontario Regions are used for nominating and voting for Outside North America Board of directors’ elections and for Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Regional Groups.

8 January-February 2018 OUR 2017/2018 GROUP MEMBERS Region 1 Region 3 (Continued) St. Joseph Kateri Circle Walthill NE Four Winds of Richmond Kateri Richmond VA Circle St. Labre Kateri Circle Ashland MT

Journey with the Bear Bear DE St. Lawrence Kateri Circle Duluth MN

Kater Circle of St. Regis Mission Hogansburg NY St. Paul’s Kateri Circle Marty SD

Many Nations Kateri Circle Apollo Beach FL Saints Joseph & Mary Kateri Circle Deer River MN

Nittany Valley Kateri Circle Spring Mills PA St. Thomas Parish Kateri Circle Mission SD

St. Kateri Tekakwitha Committee of White Earth Area Kateri Circle Ogema MN Syracuse NY St. Lucy’s Region 4 Warrior Creek Kateri Circle Greenville SC Central Louisiana Kateri Circle Alexandria LA Region 2 Ninety-First Kateri Circle Birmingham AL Kateri House of Peace Circle Milwaukee WI St. Charles the Roch Kateri Circle Montegut LA Lily of the Mohawks, NE Iowa Peosta IA St. Kateri Circle of Dulac Dulac LA St. Francis Kateri Circle Red Cliff Red Cliff WI Texas Indian Paintbrush St. Kateri Houston TX St. Francis Solanus Tekakwitha Prayer Circle Stone Lake WI Circle Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Kateri Circle El Paso TX St. Kateri Prayer Circle of Chicago Chicago IL

St. Kateri Youth Circle of Chicago Chicago IL Region 5 Region 3 Aurora Lights Kateri Circle Anchorage AK Chief Seattle Club Kateri Circle Seattle WA Black Elk Kateri Circle Porcupine SD City of Roses Kateri Circle Portland OR Cheyenne River Kateri Circle Howes SD City of the Angels Kateri Circle Los Angeles CA Gichitwaa Kateri Circle Minneapolis MN Kateri Friendship Circle Pendleton OR Hays/Lodgepole Kateri Circle Lodgepole MT Nez Perce Kateri Circle Lapwai ID Holy Family Kateri Circle Cloquet MN Our Lady of the Snow Kateri Circle Wasilla AK Morning Star Tekakwitha Lame Deer MT St. Lawrence Martyr Kateri Circle Redondo Beach CA Our Lady of Fatima Kateri Circle Macy NE

St. Joseph’s Mission Church Kateri Our Lady of the Sioux Kateri Circle Oglala SD San Jacinto CA Circle St. Augustine Mission Kateri Circle Winnebago NE St. Joseph’s Mission Church Youth San Jacinto CA St. Catherines Kateri Circle Sisseton SD Kateri Circle St. Joseph and St. Mary Kateri Circle Ft. Thompson SD Tacoma Kateri Circle Tacoma WA

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Region 6 Arch/Diocese (Continued)

Diocese of Alexandria Alexandria LA Akimel O’Otham Kateri Circle Sacaton AZ Diocese of Bismarck Bismarck ND Ch’ooshgai Kateri Circle Tohatchi NM Diocese of Charleston Charleston SC Immaculate Heart of Mary Kateri Page AZ Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux Schriever LA Circle Diocese of Portland Portland ME Komatke Kateri Circle Laveen AZ Diocese of Raleigh Raleigh NC

Ohkay Owingeh Kateri Circle Ohkay Owingeh NM Diocese of Richmond Richmond VA

Phoenix Inter-Tribal Kateri Circle Phoenix AZ Diocese of Shreveport Shreveport LA

Queen of Angels Kateri Circle Albuquerque NM Diocese of St. Petersburg St. Petersburg FL

Rio Rancho Kateri Circle Rio Rancho NM Organizations

Sacred Heart Kateri Circle Parker AZ Central Louisiana Archeology Pineville LA Chapter St. Jude Tuba City Kateri Circle Tuba City AZ

Congregation of Divine Providence of Saint Kateri Catholic Community Melbourne KY Lakewood CO Kentucky Kateri Circle

Friends of Our Lady of Martyrs Melbourne KY St. Mary Kateri Family Youth Circle Tohatchi NM Shrine St. Michaels Kateri Circle St. Michaels AZ Las Casas: Dominicans in Ministry Racine WI Sandia Pueblo Kateri Circle Sandia Pueblo NM with Native Americans

Shundinn Kateri Circle Ganado AZ Marquette University Milwaukee WI Midwest Jesuits Chicago IL South Tucson Kateri Tekakwitha Tucson AZ Circle National Shrine of Saint Kateri Fonda NY Tekakwitha Tohono O’odham Kateri Circle Sells AZ Native American Concerns: Vernon CA Tse Ho Tso Kateri Circle Fort Defiance AZ Archdiocese of Los Angeles

Native Ministry - Archdiocese of Arch/Diocese Anchorage AK Anchorage

Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis MN University of California, Berkeley Berkeley CA Minneapolis University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IN

Catholic Diocese of Arlington Arlington VA Wisconsin Historical Society Madison WI

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DONATIONS Winter 2018

Friends of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Fund donations to date have been invested as a Special Restricted Account. This Special Fund began at the 2003 Annual Tekakwitha Conference. Our goal is to build the principal to insure the on-going operation of this National/International organization, the Tekakwitha Conference. October30, 2017 total: …….………………...... $ 255,017.21

Grand Total (December 15).………………….………. $ 255,017.21

Through the intercession of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha we pray for all of our generous benefactors of the Friends of Kateri Tekakwitha Fund. To all of you, we express our gratitude!

Will you be a Partner? Join us in the mission of Evangelization with the Tekakwitha Conference. Contributions can be made to: The Friends of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Restricted Fund I, the undersigned, make this donation/pledge to the Friends of St. Kateri Tekakwitha Fund. ______One Time ______Monthly ______Annually Name______Mailing Address______City______State/Providence______Zip/Postal Code______Country______Home Phone______Cell Phone______E-mail______$5 ______$10 ______$20 ______$50 ______$100 Your Choice______Please return this form and make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order Payable to: FRIENDS OF ST. KATERI TEKAKWITHA FUND c/o TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE 2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 The Tekakwitha Conference is a 501 (c) 3 Religious Non-Profit Organization. Our EIN number will be provided for tax purposes upon receipt of your donation. Donations can also be made on our website at http://tekconf.org/donations

Cross and Feathers Vol. 36 No. 2 This Newsletter is published 4 times annually: November-December / January-February / March-April / May-June-July Articles/photos for publication must be received the first week of the month prior to publication. Please send via e-mail or mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA 71303-4808 Next Issue: Volume 36 No. 3 March & April 2018 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.tekconf.org Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tekconf

VOLUME 36 NO 2 11 2018 CONFERENCE WORKSHOP PROPOSAL 79th ANNUAL TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE 2018 WORKSHOP PROPOSAL FORM Please Print or Type Submit Proposal by: April 13, 2018

Please consider being a volunteer workshop presenter in TACOMA, WA July 19, 20, 23 on one of the following topics: Inculturation Approaches in Catechesis; Sacrament of Marriage; The New Evangelization; Spirituality of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha and Kateri Circle (Adult and Youth) Formation and Purpose; Sacraments and Inculturation; Process of Liturgical Inculturation; Native Spirituality; Post Traumatic Syndrome; Variety of Wellness Topics; Tips for a Healthy Lifestyle; Relationship between Faith and Culture; Various Styles of Prayer; Environmental Issues; Healing; Floridian Martyrs-The Canonization Process; Stories of Healing: Local Tribal Histories; Other… !!!Workshop Presenters (or their sponsors) are required to pay 2018 Full Conference Registration Fees

+++Information Requested for Both Adult and Youth Workshops+++ Name of Presenter(s) ______Mailing Address ______City ______State/Province ______Zip/Postal Code ______Telephone Home______Cell______E-Mail Address______Tribe/Nation (if applicable) ______Diocese/Parish ______Name of Kateri Circle (if applicable)______Title of Workshop______Brief Description of your Workshop ______+++Workshop Presenters for Adults, MUST submit a letter of Good Standing from their Diocese/Parish to the Tekakwitha Conference with your workshop Proposal ++Information Requested for Youth Workshops++ Please specify Age Group for your Youth Workshop. Youth (3 different age categories) Choose only One (1) age group per session Ages 4– 9 ______Ages 10-12 ______Ages 13-17 ______Title of Youth Workshop ______Brief Description of your Workshop______+++Please submit a recent copy of your SAFE Environment Background Check from your diocese to the Tekakwitha Conference with your proposal. +++Information requested for BOTH Adult and Youth Workshops+++ +++Audio/visual Requests to be made in ADVANCE on this Workshop Proposal Form

Audio-visual request: ______If needed for his/her presentation, Presenter will provide his/her own laptop computer. *Room set-up is Theatre Style (for about 75 or more ) Workshop to be offered (please check): Once ______Twice ______Do you consent to have your presentation video-taped? Yes ______No ______If yes, please sign this consent form. The video tape will become the property of the Tekakwitha Conference National Center as a resource available to our Conference members. Signature ______Date ______REQUEST: Presenters – please mail, email in advance or bring a copy of your workshop handouts to the Registration Desk during the annual conference. Thank you. Please MAIL or, E-MAIL your workshop proposal form by April 15, 2018: Mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 or E-Mail to: [email protected]

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14 January-February 2018 2018 CONFERENCE 79th Annual Tekakwitha Conference July 18-22, 2018 Tacoma, Washington Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Tentative Adult Agenda Registration: 8:30am - 9:00pm July 18 - 20 Greater Tacoma Convention Center Vendors: 8:30am - 9:00pm July 18 - 20 July 18 - Wednesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Opening Prayer Official Welcome by a member of the Puyallup Tribal Council Sister Kateri Mitchell, Tekakwitha Conference, Executive Director Archbishop of the Seattle Archdiocese (?) Tribal Representatives Board of Directors 2018 Planning Committee Chair: Deacon Scott Aikin Hotel Murano Representative City of Tacoma Convention and Visitors Center Representative 9:00pm Closing Prayer/Blessing July 19 - Thursday 6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service at each hotel (Theme: Healing of Body & Spirit) 8:30am - 9:00am Morning prayer/announcements 9:00am - 10:15am All Nations Grand Entry with banners: Scott Aikin & Aaron Thomas 10:15am - 10:30am Refreshments 10:45am - 11:45am Keynote Address 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch 1:30pm - 2:30pm Workshops 2:30pm - 2:45pm Refreshments 2:45pm - 3:45pm Tekakwitha Conference Board of Directors Address the General Assembly 4:00pm - 5:30pm Liturgy 5:30pm - 6:45pm Dinner 7:00pm - 9:30pm Reconciliation and Healing Service

July 20 - Friday

6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service at each hotel (Theme: Children and Families affected by homelessness, drug and alcohol addictions) 8:30am - 9:00am Morning prayer/announcements 9:00am - 10:00am Keynote Address 10:00am - 10:15am Refreshments 10:30am - 12:00pm Liturgy 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch 1:30pm - 2:30pm Workshops 2:30pm - 2:45pm Refreshments 2:45pm - 3:45pm Regional Meetings: Individual Regions 1-6 will meet at this time. 4:00pm - 6:30pm Dinner 7:00pm - 9:30pm Pow-Wow July 21 - Saturday 8:30 am Begin boarding buses for St Kateri Tekakwitha Pilgrimage Day to St Joachim’s Church Lummi Reservation 12 noon, Guests arrive at Stommish Grounds-Ushers and greeters assist guest with site amenities. Lunch served at Lummi Nation School. * Master of Ceremonies - Henry Cagey * Welcome by Chief Bill James * Hy’shque’s Free time - Vendors at Stommish Grounds, Visit to beach, entertainments, etc 5:00 pm Mass - at Wex’liem, Community Building, 2100 Lummi View Drive Board bus for Tacoma - meals will be distributed on bus

VOLUME 36 NO 2 15 2018 CONFERENCE

79th Annual Tekakwitha Conference July 18-22, 2018 Tacoma, Washington Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center 1500 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA 98402 Tentative Youth Agenda Registration: 8:30am - 9:00pm July 18 - 20 Greater Tacoma Convention Center Vendors: 8:30am - 9:00pm July 18 - 20

July 18 - Wednesday

5:30pm - 7:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Opening Prayer Official Welcome by a member of the Puyallup Tribal Council Sister Kateri Mitchell, Tekakwitha Conference, Executive Director Archbishop of the Seattle Archdiocese (?) Tribal Representatives Board of Directors 2018 Planning Committee Chair: Deacon Scott Aikin Hotel Murano Representative City of Tacoma Convention and Visitors Center Representative 9:00pm Closing Prayer/Blessing

July 19 - Thursday

6:00am - 6:30am Sunrise Service at each hotel (Theme: Healing of Body & Spirit) 8:30am - 9:00am Morning prayer/announcements 9:00am - 10: 15am All Nations Grand Entry with banners: Scott Aikin & Aaron Thomas 10:15am - 10: 30am Refreshments 10:45am - 12:00pm Workshops 12:00pm - 1:15pm Lunch 1:30pm - 2:30pm Workshops 2:30pm - 2:45pm Refreshments 2:30pm - 3:45pm Workshops 4:00pm - 5:30pm Liturgy 5:30pm - 6:45pm Dinner 7:00pm - 9:30pm Reconciliation and Healing Service

July 20 - Friday

16 January-February 2018 2018 CONFERENCE Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center 1500 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402 REMINDER Attendees planning on flying to Seattle for our 79th Annual Tekakwitha Conference a PASSPORT WILL BE REQUIRED AS OF JANUARAY 2018

Single/Double (1-4 people) $149.99 + tax per night & Hotel Murano $1.50 per room per night for TPA fee 1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma, WA 98402 Block: 140 Rooms For Reservations: (253) 591-4145 877-986-8083 (Ask for the Tekakwitha Conference Room Block) Rates available 2 days per and post Conference days Online and phone reservations will be accepted until June 26, 2018. No cancelations after this date.

Hotel Parking Fee: Self-parking - $16 per day, plus tax(10.1%) Valet Parking - $20 per day, plus tax(10.1%)

Free High-Speed WiFi 24-hour Fitness Center Complimentary Coffee and Tea Service 24-hour Business Center

Still has VACANCIES 0.3 Miles to Greater Tacoma Convention Center Walking Distance Single/Double (1-4 people) $159.99 + tax per night & $1.50 per room per night for TPA fee Courtyard Marriott Block: 40 Rooms 1515 Commerce Street Tacoma, WA 98402 For Reservations: Rates available 2 days per and post (253) 591-9100 800-321-2211 Conference days Ask for the

Tekakwitha Conference Room Block Hotel Parking Fee: Self-parking - $10 per day, plus tax(10.1%) CONFERENCE ROOM BLOCK IS FULL Valet Parking - $24 per day, plus tax(10.1%)

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VOLUME 36 NO 2 17 2018 VENDOR INFORMATION Vendor Sales Policy

All vendors and their helpers are to register and pay full Conference Registration fees. Registration form is on pages 12 & 13. The Tekakwitha National Board of Directors allows individuals and groups who are full conference paid participants to sell during the Annual Conference to give you and/or your group an opportunity to finance your trip to the Annual Tekakwitha Conference. EACH VENDOR AND HELPER MUST PAY FULL REGISTRATION & CONFERENCE FEES You must pay your FULL Conference Registration before we can accept a vendor form request. A vendor permit will be issued only to those who are registered for the full 79th Annual Tekakwitha Conference and have paid a table fee of $100.00 per table. Vendors will be allowed to conduct sales these days: Wednesday July 18, Thursday July 19, Friday July 20, and Saturday July 21 only in the designated vendor area. Sales are permitted only in the designated area located at the Tacoma Convention Center. NO SALES ALLOWED DURING LITURGIES (MASS and PRAYER times). Please be respectful. Security of your sales table will be your responsibility and not the responsibility of the Tekakwitha Conference nor the responsibility of the Tacoma Convention Center. The Tekakwitha Conference and the Tacoma Convention Center are not liable for any loss, damage, or theft. ONLY tables and chairs provided by the Tacoma Convention Center are allowed for vendors. A PAID VENDOR PERMIT with your name is required for each table used. Sale items are limited to SAINT KATERI TEKAKWITHA RELIGIOUS ARTICLES AND NATIVE ARTS & CRAFTS. PLEASE go the vendor registration table to pick up your vendor permit on registration day upon your arrival. Your full cooperation is most appreciated. Thank you.

REQUEST FORM FOR VENDOR TABLE(S) SALES EACH VENDOR AND HELPER MUST PAY FULL REGISTRATION & CONFERENCE FEES. ALL FORMS & FULL PAYMENT DUE BY JUNE 15, 2018 Cost per table: $100.00 U.S. Funds PLUS Full Conference Participant Fees. Please Print Name______Address______City, State, Zip______Home Phone______Cell Phone______E-mail______Number of Tables Requested______x $100 per table = $______Description of Items______Please complete form and return to TCNC with Check or Money Order payable in U.S. Funds. Enclosed with your conference registration. Mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave Alexandria, LA 71303-4408

Visit our website: www.tekconf.org Or call the Office and we can e-mail it: (318) 483-3908

18 January-February 2018 DONATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

SPECIAL DONATIONS FOR NECESSARY PROPERTY PROJECTS We have received donations from Nov. 1 - Dec. 15, 2017 the amount of: $900.00

THANK YOU TO OUR kind & Generous donors AT&T $225/monthly from Jan 1 - Dec 15, 2017 your total donations = $4701.02 Lawn Care $120/monthly Office Equipment Leasing $320/monthly I want to help: Utilities $250/monthly Name: ______Website $40/monthly (donor has pledged for 2 years) Address: ______Pest Control $80/quarterly…… City:______State:______Zip: ______Security Alarm System $75/quarterly Phone #: ______Trash $175/quarterly E-mail: ______Accountant Fees $5500/annually Building Insurance $4000/annually I choose to assist with ______Household/Maintenance $750/annually ______Office Supplies $1050/annually Repair/Building Maintenance $2902.81/annually Amount: $______Website Hosting $100/annually Circle one ( one time monthly quarterly annually )

Would you like to have our tax exempt number for your donation Thank you to those who have made a for your tax purposes. Yes No pledge for the above expenses.

TIME TO UPDATE YOUR KATERI CIRCLE CONTACT INFORMATION FOR 2018 PLEASE take a moment to assist us. Update and / or pay membership dues by completing the form and returning it to the Tekakwitha Conference at the address below.

Official Name of Circle: ______$35 Membership Dues included Yes or No Adult Circle Youth Circle Parish/Mission/Other Sponsorship, if applicable: ______City: ______State: ______Zip/Providence Code: ______CONTACT INFORMATION President of Kateri Circle / Contact Person: ______Official Address: ______City: ______State/Providence: ______Zip/Providence Code: ______Contact Person Phone Information Home: ______Work: ______Cell: ______Fax: ______E-mail address: ______

Mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave., Alexandria, LA 71303-4408

We invite you to become a member and join the Tekakwitha Conference Family. ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM July 1, 2017– June 30, 2018 GROUP MEMBERSHIP DUES FORM January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018 We are grateful for the prayers and your financial support through your annual membership to the Tekakwitha Conference. 55 years & over: $20.00 18-54 years: $25.00 Adults 18 and over (outside USA): $30.00 Kateri Circles: $35.00 Arch/dioceses: $60.00 All Organizations: $60.00

New Member: ______Male______Female______Date of Birth: ______Name: ______Home#: ______Mailing Address: ______Cell #: ______City: ______St/Prov: ______Zip/Postal Code: ______Country: ______E-mail Address: ______Tribe/Nation: ______Arch/diocese: ______I would like to receive a Cross and Feathers by (Circle one) : Postal/Mail E-mail/Electronic

Person who invited me Member Name: ______to become a member: Address: ______City: ______State: ______Zip: ______Please enclose this completed form with your Check or Money Order in U.S. Funds and mail to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Ave. Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 Individual Membership dues will increase by $5.00 beginning July 1, 2018

VOLUME 36 NO 2 19 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM ***Attention*** Individual Membership fees will increase by $5.00 beginning July 1, 2018. TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FORM JULY 1, 2017 - JUNE 30, 2018 I will sing a new song to my God. (Judith 16:13) Title First Name MI Last Name Gender

Mailing Address: Street or PO Box Apartment #

City State/Province Zip/Postal Code Country

Home Phone Work Phone Cell Phone

E-mail Address

Date of Birth Age Tribe/Nation Arch/Diocese

Cross and Feathers Delivery Method (Circle one) Postal/Mail E-mail/Electronic Circle One For: Renewal New Member Your Membership dues will include the following: Subscription to the Cross and Feathers newsletter Nominating & Voting privileges for Board of Directors elections Membership to an International Indigenous Catholic Organization Share in the Prayers offered for members

ANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (U.S. FUNDS ONLY)

SENIORS (55+) $20.00 SENIORS (55+) $30.00

ADULTS (18-54) $25.00 ADULTS (18-54) $30.00

Please make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order payable to: Tekakwitha Conference Please cut out, complete, and mail form with payment to: Tekakwitha Conference 2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 ***Attention*** Individual Membership fees will increase by $5.00 beginning July 1, 2018.

20 January-February 2018 GROUP MEMBERSHIP FORM 2018 ***Attention*** Group Membership fees will increase $10.00 beginning January 1, 2018.

Time to renew TEKAKWITHA CONFERENCE your group membership! ANNUAL GROUP MEMBERSHIP FORM JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2018

OFFICIAL GROUP NAME

CITY STATE/PROVINCE ZIP/POSTAL CODE COUNTRY

CONTACT PERSON

MAILING ADDRESS: STREET OR P.O. BOX APARMENT NUMBER

CITY STATE ZIP/POSTAL CODE

PHONE NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS

GROUP TYPE (PLEASE CIRCLE ONE BELOW)

KATERI CIRCLE YOUTH KATERI CIRCLE ADULT ARCH/DIOCESE ORGANIZATION CIRCLE ONE: RENEWAL NEW GROUP CROSS AND FEATHERS DELIVERY METHOD (CIRCLE ONE) POSTAL/MAIL OR E-MAIL/ELECTRONIC

I thank you and praise you ,O Lord. (Sirach 12)

Your Membership dues will include the following: Subscription to the Cross and Feathers newsletter Membership to an International Indigenous Catholic Organization Share in the Prayers offered for members

ANNUAL GROUP MEMBERSHIP DUES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (U.S. WITHIN THE UNITED STATES FUNDS ONLY)

$35.00 KATERI CIRCLE $35.00 KATERI CIRCLE ARCH/DIOCESE $60.00 ARCH/DIOCESE $60.00 ORGANIZATION $60.00 ORGANIZATION $60.00

Please make U.S. Check or U.S. Money Order payable to: Tekakwitha Conference National Center Please cut out, complete, and mail form with payment to: Tekakwitha Conference National Center 2225 North Bolton Avenue Alexandria, LA 71303-4408 ***Attention*** Group Membership fees will increase $10.00 beginning January 1, 2018.

VOLUME 36 NO 2 21 GIFT SHOP ITEMS Books K-123 Whitney From Heaven: A Wondrous Cat by Marlene McCauley, $5.00 156 pages B-001 Finding a Way Home: Indian & Catholic Spiritual Paths of the $20.00 K-127 Lily of the Mohawks, The Story or Saint Kateri $15.00 Plateau Tribes by Father Patrick Twohy S.J., 294 pages.. K-128 St. Kateri Coasters, set of 4 - Round $28.00 B-004 The Way of the Cross: Tree of Life..by Ron Zeilinger (16 pp) $1.50 B-006 The Mission of California: A Legacy of Genocide by Rupert Costo $10.00 K-129 St. Kateri Coaster - Square $8.00 & Jeannette Henry Costo K-130 St. Kateri Coaster - Round $8.00 B-013 A Retreat with Black Elk: Living in the Sacred Hoop by Sister M $5.00 K-132 19” St. Kateri Statue $150.00 Therese Archambault, OSF, 104 pages K-202 Kateri Statuettes -- 1” (pocket size) $1.50 B-014 The Original Caughnawaga Indians by Father Henri Bechard 258 $17.00 K-206 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal (turquoise on gold toned medal) no $5.50 pages chain B-017 Who Speaks for the Land: The Challenge of the American Indian. $0.25 K-215 Small Gold Kateri Charm $3.00 15 pages. (illus/paperback) B-020 The Pipe and Christ:..A Christian-Sioux Dialogue..by William $8.00 K-216 Kateri Medal Silver & Green $1.50 Stoltzman, 222 pages K-217 St. Kateri Tekakwitha 2-sided coin w/ Prayer $2.00 B-026 Lakota Grieving: A Pastoral Response by Father Stephen $9.50 K-239 8” Kateri Statue w/ Terracotta Robe - Resin $25.00 Huffstetter Grade. 9 - Adult; paperback K-241 8" Kateri Statue in Blue Robe..Made in Italy $25.00 B-047 Justice as Healing: Indigenous Ways-Edited by Wanda D McCaslin, $25.00 K-242 8”Kateri Statue in Buckskin..Made in Italy $25.00 459 pages K-251 8” St. Kateri Tekakwitha Ivory Statue $25.00 B-050 In the Footsteps of Our Ancestors, The Dakota Commemorative $30.00 Marches of the 21st Century Edited by W Angela Wilson, 324 K-252 8” St. Kateri Tekakwitha Bronze Statue $25.00 pages K-260 8” St. Kateri Traditional Brown Antiqued Statue $25.00 B-052 American Indian Liberation: A Theology of Sovereignty by George $20.00 K-270 St. Kateri 16” Tekakwitha Resin Statue $90.00 E "Tink" Tinker, 163 pages K-300 St. Kateri Tekakwitha touch relic $1.00 B-053 Journeys of Discovery: Transitions, Rites of Passage, and the $20.00 K-304 Gold Tone 2 sided Canonization Medal with Relic $6.00 Sacramental Life of Faith by Father Robert J Hater, PhD, 199 pages K-306 Kateri Gilded Medal..(gold plated) Made in Italy $5.00 B-056 Peacemaking Circles & Urban Youth: Bringing Justice Home by $20.00 K-309 Kateri Medal Silver Color (round) $3.00 Carolyn Boyes-Waston, PhD, 285 pages K-310 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal Necklace (turquoise on gold toned $8.00 B-057 Sacraments and Shamans by Scott McCarthy, 195 pages $17.00 medal) on chain and boxed B-059 American Indian Nations from Termination to Restoration 1953- $30.00 2006, by Roberta Ulrich, 311 pages K-312 Catherine Tekakwitha Medal Bracelet (turquoise on gold toned $8.00 B-60 Keeping Hope: A Resource for Family and Friends of the $8.00 medal) Incarcerated by Karen Henning Heuberger & Ron Zeilinger K-317 Kateri Rosary Brown Bead $10.00 B-063 Catholics Come Alive: Lessons from Evangelicals by Rev. Robert J. $10.00 K-318 Kateri Rosary Teak Beads $10.00 Hater, Ph.D. K-323 Gold tone 2 sided Canonization Medal with Relic on chain $10.00 B-066 Through Snowflakes and Sunbeams by Gail Beth Rando $8.00 K-324 Silver Toned necklace with Medal - Traditional Image $5.00 K-325 Link Silver tone necklace with Medal - Traditional Image $6.00 B-201 God’s Family Circle: Sacrament of Baptism Text by: Father Patrick J. $4.00 Twohy, S.J. Illustrated by: Gus Antone, 21 pages K-326 S-link Necklace, Silver Tone with Medal - Traditional Image $7.00 B-202 God's Sacred Meal: Sacrament of Eucharist Text by Father Patrick $4.00 K-327 Kateri Medal Earrings $5.00 Twohy, S.J. Illustrated. by Gus Antone, 25 pages K-331 Pendant– 1” round/full color – Traditional Image $5.00 B-203 Strong in the Spirit: Sacrament of Confirmation. Text by Father. $4.00 K-332 Kateri Pendant- 1” round/ full color - Buckskin $5.00 Patrick Twohy, S.J. Illustrated. by Gus Antone 39 pages K-333 Kateri Key Ring 1” Round Buckskin $3.00 B-204 God's Pardon and Peace: Sacrament of Reconciliation. Text by $0.50 K-334 Kateri Key Ring 1” Round full color Traditional $3.00 Father Patrick Twohy, S.J. Illustrated by Gus Antone, 39 pages K-351 Lapel Pin-Traditional image $2.00 B-205 God's Healing Touch: Anointing of the Sick. Text by Father Patrick $0.50 Twohy, S.J. Illustrated by Gus Antone, 30 pages K-352 Lapel Pin-Buckskin image $3.00 B-206 Leadership: Gift to the Faith Community. Text by Father Patrick $0.50 K-353b Pewter Kateri Pin with Basket $4.00 Twohy, S.J. Art by Gus Antone, 36 pages K-355 Kateri Earrings (Traditional image) $4.00 B-207 Marriage and Family Life. Text by Father. Patrick Twohy, S.J. Art $0.50 K-356 Kateri Earrings (Buckskin image) $4.00 by Gus Antone, 45 pages K-357 Kateri Necklace (Traditional image) Gold-colored..Oval-shaped $6.50 B-208 Praying: A Way of Being in the World by Father P. Twohy, S.J. Art $0.50 K-358 Kateri Necklace (Buckskin image) Gold-colored..Oval-shaped $6.50 by Gus Antone, 23 pages B-363 The Sacraments and Indigenous People-Rev. RJ Hater $10.00 K-359 Kateri Locket Gold color (Traditional image) $6.50 K-360 Kateri Locket Gold color (Buckskin image) $6.50 Kateri Items K-362K Kateri Oval Keychain Silver Color $6.00 K-02 $5.00 Father Claude Chauchetire’s “Journal of Kateri Tekakwitha Facts” K-362B Kateri Cross Bracelet Silver Color $14.00 K-06 St. Kateri Coasters, Set of 4 - Square $28.00 K-362EB Kateri Cross Earrings with Bead $6.00 K-6 St. Kateri Medal Gold and Green $10.00 K-362E Kateri Cross Earrings Silver Color $5.00 K-100 St. Kateri Christmas Ornament - Prague $7.00 K-362N Kateri Cross Necklace Silver color $5.00 K-102 Kaia'tano'ron - Kateri Tekakwitha by Father Henri Bechard S.J., 219 $17.00 pages K-362P Kateri Cross Lapel Pin Silver Color $6.00 K-105 Silver Rope Bead Rosary Bracelet with Kateri Medal $10.00 K-364 Kateri Necklace with Medal, Traditional image $5.00 K-106 Kateri Tekakwitha by Francis X. Weiser, S.J., 165 pages $8.00 K-365 Traditional Kateri Stamptack $3.00 K-107 Kateri Tekakwitha by Henri Bechard, S.J., 20 pages $2.50 K-366 Buckskin Kateri Stamptack $3.00 K-109 St. Kateri Tekakwitha “The Lily of the Mohawks” Children’s book.. $8.00 K-367 Kateri Locket silver colored with 18" chain..Traditional Image $6.50 by Father Lovasik K-368 Kateri Locket silver colored on 18" chain..Buckskin Image $6.50 K-112 Kateri Novena in the form of a short biography $2.00 K-404 Kateri Rosary with Blue Crystal Beads $13.00 K-118 Song of Kateri: Princess of the Eucharist by Marlene McCauley..311 $10.00 K-405 Kateri Rosary with Rose Beads $13.00 pages K-407 Kateri Rosary Crystal Beads $13.00 K-119 Kateri Tekakwitha, Mohawk Maiden by Evelyn M Brown $12.00 K-408 Kateri Rosarywith Black or Brown Beads $13.00 K-120 Tekakwitha Holy Native, Mohawk Virgin 1656-1680 Compiler/ $12.00 Author of life story, with reflections, Reverend Edward Sherman, K-409 Kateri Rosary-Wooden from Brazil, with Kateri photo on heart $12.00 105 pages beads..

22 January-February 2018 GIFT SHOP ITEMS K-413 Kateri Rosary with Gold Medal $5.00 K-450 Kateri Pocket case with Medal, Prayer & Touch Relic $5.00 K-461 Kateri Magnet (2x1) Buckskin $1.00 K-464 Kateri Traditional Magnet $2.00 2017 Tekakwitha Conference DVDs available upon request. K-465 Kateri Buckskin Magnet $2.00 Liturgy K-470 Kateri Magnet (small)- Traditional Image $2.00 Keynotes K-471 Kateri Magnet (small)- Buckskin Image $2.00 Workshops K-500 Canonization Tapestry Prayer Card w/ Traditional Medal $3.00 K-515 St. Kateri Lily of the Mohawks Pin $3.50 All Nations Grand Entry K-516 Lily of the Mohawks Necklace Pendant $3.50 Pow-Wow K-518 Lily of the Mohawks Kateri Poster..12" x 18" $2.00 Trip to Crazy Horse K-601 Kateri Poster by King Kuka..18" x 24".. $2.00 K-613 Kateri Poster by John Steele..5" x 7" $1.50 K-615 Kateri Poster by John Steele 16” x 20” $5.00 K-622 Kateri Poster by Gus Antone 16” x 20” $1.00 OTHER DVDs AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST K-631 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..5" x 7".. $1.00 FROM 1982-2014: K-632 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..8" x 10".. $1.00 GRAND ENTRY, OPENING CEREMONY, WORKSHOPS, K-633 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..9" x 12" $1.00 LITURGIES, & KEYNOTE SPEAKERS K-634 Kateri Poster by Tisket Seslar..11" x 14" $1.00 Please E-mail: [email protected] K-644 Saint Kateri Tekakwitha wood inlay wall hanging 13”x6 1/2 made $60.00 Or Call: (318) 483-3908 from various wood. Design by Bro Conrad Heinin K-647 Original Hand Carved Wooden Plaque - Saint Kateri $65.00 K-648 Original Hand Carved Wooden Plaque - Saint Kateri w/feather $65.00 K-654 Kateri Embraces the Wet Lands Wooden Plaque 7”x 9” $5.00 K-655 Kateri Embraces the Wet Lands Wooden Plaque 5”x 6” $3.00 K-731 Kateri Note cards by "Tisket"..(package of 10) $2.00 First Communion Bracelet: Kateri Medal, Mary Medal, Cross, $5.00 K-B01 Chalice, Heart - gold tone K-M14 Traditional St. Kateri pendant $3.00 K-NY1 St. Kateri Tekakwitha - pewter pendant $3.00 Miscellaneous TC-105 Cross, Heart, Butterfly, Pearl - gold tone bracelet $5.00 K-318 K-213 TC-200 Original Hand Carved Wooden Feather - Blue $25.00 TC-202 Original Hand Carved Wooden Feather - Brown $25.00 DVDs In Her Footsteps: The Story of Kateri Tekakwitha, 2012 Salt and Light $20.00 DVD-1 Catholic Media Foundation DVD V-02 Life of Blessed Kateri, a monologue by Theresa Steele & Sarah $5.00 Hassenplug, 1990 and a Kateri Play by Mohawk Youth 2007, 25 Minute V-03 Being Indian, Being Christian by Father John Hascall, OFM, 1 hour $10.00 30 minutes V-11 Native American Spirituality & Christian Experiences,.. by Sister Jose $10.00 Hobday, 1 hour K-362P 2015 Alexandria, LA V-133 Dinner Interviews, Opening Prayer & Official Welcome Song July 22 By: 15.00 TCNC V-134 Keynote Speakers: Thur: Most Rev. Sam Jacobs, D.D., 15.00 Fri: Most Rev. Shelton Fabre & Sat: Sister Judy Gomila By: TCNC V-135 All Nations Grand Entry, Pow-Wow & Interviews By: TCNC 15.00 V-136 Official Welcome, Sr. Kateri, & Archbishops Comments, History of origi- 15.00 nal tribe in the Alexandria area, Rev Chad Partain, guest comments, Tribal & local leaders comments, Keynote: Most Rev. Sam Jacobs, D.D. By: Tracy Hall V-137 15.00 M-12 Grand Entry, Liturgy & Homily: Most Rev. Charles Chaput, O.F.M. By: Tracy Hall

V-138 15.00 Keynote Address: Sr. Judy Gomila ”Signs of the Times” By Tracy Hall K-318 V-139 Morning Prayer (Circle of the River-Memphis, TN), Keynote Address: 15.00 Most Rev. Shelton Fabre, Eucharistic Liturgy & Homily: Most Rev. Shelton Fabre By: Tracy Hall V-140 15.00 Workshop: Paul Maclean “St. Kateri, Louisiana & the New Evangeli- zation” By: Tracy Hall

V-141 15.00 Workshop: Dr. Mary Soha, MD “St. Kateri Today” By: Tracy Hall K-362N

V-142 15.00 Workshop: Fr. John Hatcher, S.J. “New Directions in Native Ministry” By: Tracy Hall

V-143 15.00 Liturgy: Thur: Most Rev. Charles Chaput, Most Rev. Shelton Fabre & Most K-516 Rev. Ronald Herzog, and Choir By: TCNC K-515

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If Only

If only I had just said “no”… If only I’d known where to go… If only I had tried harder… If only I hadn’t played the martyr… If only I had studied long… If only I had been stronger…

If only I had been there… If only I had been prepared… If only I had eaten less… If only I hadn’t made a mess… If only I had said yes…

If only Lord, I could forgive… myself for being human… If only, Lord, I could love… myself as much as you love me…

By: Joan Gass ALPHA Bits OF PRAYER